Meet our teachers and staff
Fr. Peter Morris
Administrator
A native of Columbia Station, Fr. Morris’s first assignment after ordination was St. John Vianney in Mentor. He was later transferred to St. Sebastian in Akron, and after five months was appointed administrator of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish. “I cannot wait to meet each of you, but I am historically bad with names! So, please give me your patience as I will certainty try my best,” he said. Welcome aboard, Father!
Jennifer Rauber
Principal
I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with an Intervention Specialist major from the University of Akron and a Master of Science in Education with a degree in Education Administration from Youngstown State University. My husband and I are the parents of three children. Our family can attest to the value of Catholic education and how Catholic schools give to our society. My hobbies include camping, hiking, and meandering along an ocean’s beach. One of my favorite quotes is, “Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.” —Colleen Wilcox ”
Heather Ellis
Teacher: Pre-K
I grew up in Canton and attended Walsh University. I have 20+ experience in pre-school and feel very blessed to teach at Sts. Peter & Paul School. My husband, Andy, and I live in Doylestown with our two children. I enjoy spending time with family, campfires, traveling and my dog Charlie.
Mora Miller
Pre-K Aide
I graduated from Chippewa High School and have lived in Doylestown my entire life. I am also a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Church. I love spending time with friends and family and being a Mom to my four daughters. My hobbies include coaching cheerleading and reading. I enjoy all types of music, but my favorite song is “Into the Mystic” by Van Morrison. I love the quote, “She believed she could so she did.”
Abby Richmond
Kindergarten
I am a graduate of the University of Akron with a degree that allows me to teach general education and special education (ages three to grade three). I will again be teaching kindergarten in the fall of 2020. I enjoy fitness, being outside, and spending time with my family. I am also furthering my education by taking classes through Muskingum University. Among my favorite quotes is this gem: “The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.”
Mary Henegar
Teacher: First and Second Grade
I grew up in Doylestown and am a graduate of The University of Akron. I have been married 23 years and have five children, and like me, all of them attended Sts. Peter & Paul. And why not? My father actually taught here for 36 years, so the school is part of my DNA. I thoroughly enjoy teaching PSR and preparing students for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion. I enjoy reading, playing volleyball, biking, and spending time with my family.
Joshua Tomak
Teacher: Third Grade
I grew up in Rittman, Ohio, and am a graduate of Walsh University. I love studying theology, reading, and gardening! One of my favorite Bible verses is Job 13:15, “Although He should kill me, I will trust in Him” (DRB). My confirmation saint, St. Francis of Assisi once reportedly said, “Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”
Alison Ruther
Grade 4
I grew up in Norton, Ohio, and graduated from Ashland University. I will be getting married this summer and enjoy teaching PSR and Vacation Bible School. I enjoy reading, crocheting, and playing with my dogs. My favorite children’s book is “The BFG”, by Ronald Dahl, and my favorite quote is from Walt Disney himself: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
Hannah Kasper
Teacher: Junior High School Math and Religion
I grew up in Medina, Ohio, and am a graduate of Walsh University. I enjoy reading and writing and have published two novels. Caramel coffee and iced mocha lattes are part of my Sunday morning routine. I enjoy playing and watching sports, especially basketball. I have an entire photo album on my phone dedicated to the beautiful churches I’ve seen around the world. I took a dozen flights in 2019! “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.” –St. Padre Pio
Bailee Ferrell
Teacher: Middle School English, Reading, and Social Studies Teacher
Hello, my name is Bailee Ferrell and I am the new Middle School English, Reading, and Social Studies teacher. I am a Sts. Peter and Paul School alumni and I just graduated this spring from Kent State University. I am very excited to start out my teaching experience where my educational career first started. I am looking forward to a blessed and fun first year of teaching!
Nancy Percy
Cafeteria Manager
I am a graduate of Bowling Green State University and a retired Title 1 teacher. My hobbies are sewing, gardening, cooking, and reading. One of my favorite things to do is to sew baby quilts which are donated through my church to Akron Children’s Hospital. My favorite song is “No longer slaves.” One of my favorite Bible verses is Matthew 28:20, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Elizabeth Voit
STEM Volunteer / Title1
I am from Cleveland, Ohio, and have a master’s degree from Cleveland State University. I spent eight months at NASA co-writing the “Lower the Boom” program. I enjoy reading, gardening and rock collecting, and my favorite song is “You Are My Sunshine.” I’m inspired by a famous quote from Winston Churchill: “Never, never, never give up.”
Mary Pawlicki
Nurse
I grew up on a dairy farm in Northeast Iowa. I have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Graceland University. My four children graduated from Sts. Peter and Paul School, and I am blessed with five grandchildren. My retired husband and I enjoy traveling and spending time with a hiking club. As a church choir member, I believe that singing is praying twice.
Briana Whited
Intervention Specialist
I grew up in Dover, Ohio, and am a graduate of Walsh University. I live in Wadsworth with my husband and three children ages 11, 5, and 4. This is my eighth year teaching, and it is truly something that I love. I enjoy camping with my family, reading, biking, and watching my kiddos play sports.
Char Lisle
Speech Therapist
I have a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology from Bowling Green State University and a master’s degree in special education from Ohio State. My hobbies include reading, playing bridge and antiquing. My favorite song is the hymn, “Pass it On.” I’m good at helping people organize their spaces when they are down-sizing or moving. I love this quote from Robin Sharma: “Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.”
Pam Douglas
Speech Therapist
I am from Seville, Ohio, and am a graduate of The University of Akron with a degree in speech pathology and audiology. I love spending time with my husband, my “grands,” and our big kids. I also enjoy spending time in my yard with my flowers and biking. I enjoy volunteering for my little city in a variety of ways. My favorite song is “California Dreaming,” and I love the Little Engine That Could, saying “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!”
Dr. Carrie Willett
Psychologist
I have been a psychologist for over 24 years. I am a graduate from The Ohio State University where I earned my bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. I live in Cuyahoga Falls with my husband and four children and attend Mother of Sorrows Parish, where I teach and coordinate PSR. My favorite hobbies include running, hiking, bird watching and gardening. Favorite quote: “With God all things are possible.” -–Matthew 19;26.
Emily Lucas
Fine Arts Teacher (Art and Music)
I grew up one of five children in the Doylestown/Norton Communities. I earned my Bachelors of Fine and Professional Arts with a Degree in Fashion Design, from Kent State University. I’m married and have three children. My oldest is a nursing student, my middle is a Senior at Norton, and my youngest is a Second Grader at S.P.P.S. We have a house full of pets including dogs, turtles, and fish. I’m very creative and love teaching self expression through Art. A favorite verse of mine is “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” John 15:12
Carrie Ferrell
Physical Education Teacher and Educational Aide
I grew up right here in Doylestown and am a graduate of Otterbein University. I am one of nine children and have been married for 22 years. I have five children, ages 21 to 9, and my oldest son is a senior at Borromeo Seminary, and my youngest is a 4th grader at Sts. Peter and Paul School. I love summer and white chocolate mochas from Starbucks! I also enjoy playing sports, especially basketball, and I enjoy reading non-fiction.
Christina Roberts
Secretary
I grew up in the Norton and Doylestown areas and attended the University of Akron. My late father’s family and I are alumni of this beloved school. I am married with five children. I am honored to be a part of this amazing school!